Three days after winning his first ever minor premiership, Des Hasler ticked off another career milestone by being named the Dally M coach of the year. Despite winning two competitions …
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Warren Gatland said he was ready for a “hell of a challenge” after being appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions for next year’s tour of Australia. The …
Continue reading Warren Gatland to coach Lions in AustraliaNot much scares the North Queensland Cowboys right now – certainly not the new NRL finals format. They may be riding high with four straight wins ahead of their first …
Continue reading Cowboys believe they can win from fifthGeelong have made a wide-ranging criticism of the AFL tribunal system following Steve Johnson’s one-game suspension and Paul Chapman’s reprimand before the finals. Cats football manager Neil Balme said on …
Continue reading Cats bare claws over AFL penaltiesSeveral of the NRL’s biggest names will return to action this weekend as rugby league’s finals series kicks off. In a boost to their respective team’s premiership chances, Canberra’s Josh …
Continue reading NRL stars back for finalsAustralian rugby league player Adrian Purtell will see a sports cardiologist in London on Wednesday to undergo tests which could determine whether he is able to save his playing career. …
Continue reading RL player to be tested after heart attackSydney’s loss to Geelong has become a double blow ahead of the finals, with the AFL tribunal confirming Heath Grundy’s one-game suspension for striking. His absence means the Swans will …
Continue reading Swans lose Grundy for AFL finalCanberra skipper David Shillington suspects Ben Pomeroy will be a no-show for Cronulla in their NRL sudden-death final on Sunday, predicting the centre will be pinged at least a week …
Continue reading Raiders prepare for Pomeroy-less SharksAlarm bells are ringing at the Broncos over Cowboys five-eighth Johnathan Thurston’s magical combination with fullback Matt Bowen. But retiring Brisbane inspiration Petero Civoniceva had two other names on his …
Continue reading Big Petero fears Cowboys forwardsMick Malthouse says he’s excited about the prospect of coaching Carlton as the AFL club began talks with the three-time premiership mentor. Malthouse, who has won flags as a coach …
Continue reading Carlton negotiating with MalthouseHere’s a message from the Wallabies to South Africa: Bring on the high bombs. The Springboks are renowned for their kicking game, and Australia are bracing themselves for an aerial …
Continue reading Wallabies tap into AFL marking expertiseRacing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys is leading a Steve Bradbury-like race to be the ARL Commission’s new chief executive after No.1 target Gillon McLachlan rejected a big money approach …
Continue reading McLachlan knocks back ARLCSydney defender Heath Grundy will miss Saturday’s AFL qualifying final against Adelaide after an unsuccessful trip to the tribunal. Grundy travelled to Melbourne for Tuesday’s tribunal hearing, but the jury …
Continue reading AFL tribunal find Grundy guiltyAustralia vice-captain Shane Watson says the three-match series against Pakistan starting on Wednesday night could be the start of something big for his side as they prepare for the T20 …
Continue reading We can go all the way: WatsonThe even nature of the AFL in 2012 has been recognised, with seven clubs having four or five players nominated in the 40-man All Australian squad. Adelaide and Geelong head …
Continue reading Five Crows and Cats in All Aust squadWallabies coach Robbie Deans is confident recalled fullback Kurtley Beale won’t ever put in another shocker like his nightmare game against New Zealand last month. Beale was dropped from the …
Continue reading Beale rugby shocker all in the pastWe can beat anyone, anytime – that’s the bullish statement from Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley ahead of the AFL finals. The Magpies lost two of their last three games to …
Continue reading We can beat anyone, says BuckleyManly coach Geoff Toovey says Canterbury deserve to be the most penalised teams in the NRL as scrutiny of the Bulldogs’ controversial decoy plays intensifies ahead of the finals. Toovey …
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